Lindiwe Matlali

Lindiwe Matlali launched Swerfvalk in January 2026, a deep-tech aerial solutions company building advanced drone, AI and counter-drone systems for complex operational environments in South Africa. The company provides integrated UAV systems for infrastructure inspection, security operations, and data analytics, partnering with the CSIR and Lancaster University. Swerfvalk addresses gaps in drone deployment by offering locally relevant, resilient systems that solve real-world problems in energy, mining, and public safety.